Melissa Heus who pleaded guilty in September to killing 37-year-old James Wolter, in a drinking and driving accident which also injured another will serve more than five years in prison on her sentence of 96 months.
Heus had three previous drinking and driving offenses. At the time of the crash which occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 252 and 66th Avenue N , Heus’s alcohol level was .36 percent which is four times the legal limit.
James Wolter burned to death in his Chrysler LeBaron after being stuck by Heus. Daniel Goodrich, a witness at the scene, tried in vain to free Wolter , and still feels guilt over his inability to do so.
Heus also contributed to the death of Beverly Kauth, who was already in fragile health at the time of the accident and had brain surgery as a result of the crash. Kauth died this past June,
Good job, but I think you could have maybe used more commas in your lead or made it into a shorter sentence. It was a tiny bit confusing. A comma after her name and after the word "another" would work okay, and I don't think you really need the comma after James Wolter's name. Comma use can be confusing sometimes. I like how you included the witness's name who tried to save the other guy. That made me really realize how real the story is.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the limit of offenses before your license is revoked? This woman needs to get a grip. You did very well giving the facts and adding in the outside source to the crash, the witness.
ReplyDeleteI think did a good job of including the important information. Drinking and driving is so dumb, I don't understand why people can't just get a designated driver.
ReplyDeleteGrade: 8.5/10
ReplyDelete• Your first sentence needs several commas so that it makes sense to the reader.
• Extra space after Wolter
• Should be period after June